Board Camp Arkansas Map

About Board Camp, Arkansas

Board Camp is a locality in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 69. The population density is 9.8 people per km². Board Camp is located at 34.5379°N, 94.0955°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71953.

Board Camp lies in a fold of the Ouachita Mountains, where the land rises and falls with a quiet determination. It lies 59.3 miles west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Mena. The air here often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that embrace the scattered homesteads and fields. These hills are a mosaic of hardwoods and evergreens, their contours softened by the passage of seasons, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight filters through the canopy in long, golden shafts, painting the undergrowth with a fleeting warmth. The terrain itself feels ancient, worn smooth by countless rains and the slow, persistent work of water. This corner of Polk County holds a history rooted in the very soil. Originally settled by those seeking fertile ground and timber, Board Camp's economy has always been tied to the land's bounty. While logging once dominated, the rhythm of life now often follows the planting and harvesting cycles, with small farms producing a variety of crops. The nearby Ouachita River, a ribbon of cool water, offers solace and a place for reflection, its banks a testament to the enduring natural beauty that has drawn people to Board Camp for generations. There's a sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the self-reliance that has always been a hallmark of life in this particular locality.

About This Board Camp Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Board Camp, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.537884, -94.095483. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Board Camp and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Board Camp includes the ZIP code (71953), telephone area code (870), county seat of Polk County (Mena), and school district assignment (Mena Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Board Camp is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.